January 14, 2015 Josh McDowell and team had a very late dinner last night in Mendoza. It’s done. Everyone’s working on flights home and congratulating each other on a job well done. Josh Tapp is putting in their first day on the trail today. Up north, it was a successful Summit day in Ecuador today. […]
Ecuador Volcanoes
Aconcagua, Ecuador & Vinson Teams On The Move
January 12, 2015 Time to get caught up with the comings and goings of all the IMG teams. As we posted over the weekend, Josh McDowell and crew all stood on the top of Aconcagua. They are heading to Plaza Argentina today. One more day of hiking tomorrow and they’ll be having a late dinner […]
Vinson, Aconcagua & Ecuador Updates
January 10, 2015 As usual at this time of year, it’s busy for IMG trips abroad. Let’s go through the list and get everyone updated before the Seahawks game later today! Vinson teams have said hello and good-bye at 80 degrees South. Greg Vernovage, Mike Hamill and team flew off the afternoon of the 9th. […]
Ecuador & Vinson Updates
November 30, 2014 Let’s get everyone caught up after the holiday. First, everyone’s happy and home after a hugely successful Ecuador trip. All we can say is “Well Done” to everyone and thanks for joining IMG on this trip. Second, the news from Antarctica continues to be good. Crew got to the Union Glacier right […]
100% On Chimborazo
November 26, 2014 Just talked to Luke on the satellite phone. 100% on the summit of Chimborazo this morning. Pretty cool. Luke reported reasonable snow cover and good cramponing. Weather was just fine, too. They’re headed now to the town of Banos for a final evening in Ecuador. Banos is a nice spot – right […]
Wrap Up Dinner In Quito
November 25, 2014 Last night of the trip for the whole group ended in Quito with a very nice dinner at the restaurant Achiote. Great food and drink and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the owners over the last several years. Shortly after dinner, the Cotopaxi/Cayambe group headed for the airport and flights north. […]
From Summit To Hot Springs
November 24, 2014 Luke and team arrived at Papallacta with plenty of time for the hot springs, beer and dinner. Big day – from the summit of 19000 ft Cayambe to hot springs at the edge of the high jungle. Pretty cool. Back to Quito today and saying good-bye, after dinner, to part of the […]
Ecuador Team Summits!
November 23, 2014 Great news to start a Sunday morning. Luke called and simply said – “All’s good. 8 of 8 on the summitâ€. He went on to tell me that it was raining last night. They got up at 10 pm and, at 9:45 pm, it stopped raining. A clear, good morning for the […]
Next Up For Ecuador Team: Cayambe
November 21, 2014 Time for the Ecuador team to get back on the road and head north to Cayambe. They’ll stop at the home of famed Ecuadorean photographer, guide and my old friend, Jorge Anhalzer. He’ll show the team some of his spectacular photographs of landscapes and peoples of Ecuador. Then it’s lunch, with ‘cuy’ […]
Nice Break For Ecuador Team
November 20, 2014 Sweet summit yesterday. Check out the weather in this photo from the summit! The gang spent today visiting the markets in Saquisili, with lunch at the Hacienda La Cienega. Tonight, they’re dining and sleeping at the Hacienda San Augustin. I’ll try to get a photo of the dining room tomorrow. Imagine […]